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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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